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An RFID blocker could be a lifesaver — here's why

Here's a little something to mull over.

(Image credit: Android Central)Join Namerah Saud Fatmi as she explores the cool, quirky, and sometimes downright odd world of smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys every week. The worst part is that the only real solution to this is to disable your NFC when your wallet isn't in use or to add more passwords and locks for additional verification, which kills the convenience of the system itself. While you can add a ton of extra preventive measures to your phone or wearable to stop this from happening, things aren't as easy with your credit or debit cards.

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